Bulls waive James

(4/9/10) The Chicago Sun-Times reports the Bulls signed forward Rob Kurz and waived center Jerome James. Kurz, 25, appeared in 39 games (35 starts) for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League. With the Mad Ants, he averaged 17.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.46 blocks. The 6-9, 230 pound forward also held a stint with the Golden State Warriors during the 2008-09 campaign. James joined the Bulls on Feb. 19, 2009 in a four-player trade with the Knicks. In one and a half seasons with Chicago, James did not appear in a game due to a ruptured right Achilles he suffered during the 2008-09 season.

James still hopeful for a return

(4/2/10) While in all likelihood he will be out for the remainder of the season, Bulls C Jerome James (Achilles') remains optimistic about getting on the court before season's end, according to the Chicago Daily Herald. "I don't quit, man," James said. "Some people say, 'Hey, it's over.' Not me. I'm not quitting. I'll keep pushing. My teammates love me; management loves me. Everybody around here, we get along. I'm not going to stop working. Who knows? If we clinch (the playoffs), I might get out there. If we run into Cleveland in the first round, I'm 7-2, 300 pounds. You can put me out there against the big man (Shaquille O'Neal). Who knows? So I'm just going to make sure if it happens, I'm ready."

James continues to be sidelined

(3/21/10) Bulls C Jerome James did not play in Saturday's contest against the Sixers due to a torn Achille's tendon and has not played in a game all season.

James remains sidelined

(3/1/10) Bulls C Jerome James has not played in a game this season due to a torn Achillies' tendon.

James begins running

(2/22/10)The Sports Xchange notes that Bulls C Jerome James (torn right Achilles) hasn't played since early last season when he was with the Knicks. No one is counting any contributions from him, but he's vowed to get healthy and play sometime this season. He's running again, but he needs to pass a fitness test before he'll be allowed to practice.